Minorities and discrimination based on caste and analogous systems of inherited status 2016, para. 64
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Political marginalization emerges as a consequence of discrimination against caste affected communities, who are excluded from or underrepresented in both local and national decision-making. Individuals from lower-caste groups may face numerous obstacles to participation in public elections and equal opportunities to run for and be elected to public positions. These include being subject to threats, harassment and physical attacks; being forcibly prevented from standing in elections or, if elected, forced to resign or not to exercise their mandate; being excluded from electoral rolls; and being denied the right to vote.